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Borah Challenges G. 0. P. Critics to Come Out and State Preference THE WEATHER For Montana: Unsettled and warmer Sunday and Monday, probably snow west portion. t'Jiele VOL.

CENTS DAILY HELENA, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1936 Full Associated Press Service Member N. E. A. N. Y.

Stock and Bond List Howling Blizzard is Swirling East Grows Hot VIOLENT GALE MAKES BVFFALO'VALKTHEROPE FESS HINTS GOPS MAY WALK IF BORAH IS NOMINEE By EDWARD J. DOTTY Washington, Feb. Borah of Idaho tonight challenged forces against him for the presidential nomination to "come into the open" and declare their preference. Prompted by objections to him by the former republican thalnnan, Simoon Fess of Ohio, the candidate attHcked plans of the Ohio part organisation to seek a "favorite contention delegation in the State primaries May 12 aa "ihaTM and dcccp'inn "A scheme, or system, i deprives people of a fair chance to lime part In selecting the candidate for president," his statement said, "le a travesty upon popular government, and all platform declarations i may be i will not erase that thought from the minds of the voters on November first." Among Democrats On the democratic Ride, the week's dnelopmenl3 dealt mainly policies of rampaign-lssuc Importance. Modification rather than aggreashe advancement of the Now Dnal seemed the trend.

Attempts to elect anti-Roosevelt delegates to the Philadelphia con- i were broached In Mausa- cbusetls and Maryland. Unless the convention turns its back on the New a President Jouett Shouse of the American Liberty league estimated almost 2.000,000 democrats of a mind with Alfred E. Smith would go republican. Republican organization leaders to their hopes for large Kroups of uninstructed delegates to the convention opening at Cleveland four months from tomorrow. May Walk spoke hut FOBS hinted there would be some a i the other way If Borah views prevail.

He contended Borah was more on the New Deal than the republican side as he saw It, and that respon- (Contlmied on Page 2nd Section) A 70-mile gale roaring in from the west, with near-zero temperature, made even walking a peril in Huffaln, MR thH picture shows, with pedestrians hanging to ropes as they struggled from city hall to Niagara square The policeman, standing near his shanty, is "directing traffic," and one hapless pedestrian may be observed clinging to a tree in the real, before essaying a dash for the ropes. The high i and bitter cold that struck Buffalo swept an area from the northwest to the east coast RISING TEMPERATURES BRING RELIEF TO WINTRY MONTANA; 24 DEGREE RISE IN 24 HOURS Domestic Washington-- -Charles Curtis, former president, dies of heart attack. Congressional Icndeii abandon plnni for Immediate action on permanent neutrality legislation President confers with fiscal ad- on tfix bill; ona wing of Inflation drive icported checked in house. i officials predict derision on TVA 111 supreme couit Monday. Administration lenders seek paa- nago of farm bill this week in drive for adjournment by May 1.

Chicago --West lilt by worst blizzard of winter. Foreign Garmlsch-Partcnklrclicn U. hockey team and bobbers upset. London Great Britain wild to bo planning compromise moves to "save" ence. international imval confer- A thankful Montana yesterday ejert which eartj in the morning began climbing from the low levels of preceding light, finally reaching 12 below.

Ag the'day wore on II leemed evident that the severe cokl spell, which had canned much havoc, had been halted In Its biting attack. From 35 below at midnight Friday night, the temperature in Helena began a steady ascent until at 11 last night the mercury leveled off at minus 12. and weather bureau officials said they didn't look for it to recpdp more than one or two points during the rest of the night. Hack to Normal Helena's streets took on a somewhat normal appearance yesterday as people used to braving 26 to 35 below weather, while wrapped in several layers of clothing, noted the rising mercury and went about their ways with rising spirits, and in some cases, unbuttoned coats. Transportation by rail was prac tically on time, although In some sections snowplows were busy clearing the tracks from the snow which followed- the intense cold.

Highways in the Helena area were passable in most cases during the day. but at a late hour highway officials said MacDonald pass was becoming covered in many places due to a high wind which whisked the snow into all low places. TALKS Washington. Feb. (AP)-- The Patrolman's Benevolent assoUiUi of New i city benid from President Koosexelt tonlBht that "law- enforcement Is all too often taken for granted." In a telephoned address to the association meeting in Madison Square Garden, Mr.

Roosevelt said that "unless there Is security of person, as well as protection of material possessions, all of our efforts for nodal and economic betterment rest upon a foundation of ssnd." IL DUCE SAYS BRIT POLICIES MAY BRING WORLD DISASTER Early in the day, unofficial temperature readings at Chessman reservoir showed the mercury at 8 above, and as the Chessman region thought to be the criterion of Helena weather, prospects for an even greater rise in temperatures were good. Warmer Today The official forecast for this vicinity today was partly cloudy and warmer. Optimism was reflected in the weather bureau report that the northwest's most severe cold wave of the winter had moderated some- a in western Canada. Residents of Chinook, near the lanadian border, kept a wary eye on the condition of the Milk river, the town's water supply The river was frozen almost to the bottom and preparations were made for the Importing of water if the river should solidify completely. The numbing temperatures were responsible for the capture of a Wisconsin fugitive from justice in Bozeman in the early morning hours, when he appeared at a home and told the family he couldn't stay outside any longer.

The Great Northern railroad office at Kalispell, received a report )estcrday that Bill Brand of Essex was by a section crew badly frozen near the railroad tracks a short distance from his home town. He was taken to the county hospital for frozen ears, hands and feet. Kalispell's temperature of 27 below at 11 30 Friday night was the lowest reading since February 9, 1933, when the readnig was -31. The reading at 6 yesterday morning was 20 below and at 2 in the afternoon It was 10 below. Relief in North Great Falls reportd 15 above zero, a 43 degree rise in 24 hours The big jump gave Indication that the northern part of the state would warm up before the south Glasgow's 43 below zero yesterday morning was the coldest since 1916.

The all-time record there, however, is 56 below. Often escaping below zero tem(Continued on Page 4) London, Feb. --Tlw Hnnday Obnener In an Inter- rkir (mlay Premier Mussolini as saying the llrltlsh turned a colonial war Into what mar yet be a Mr, dlMitcr." The interview was with Sir Arnold Wilson, a member of parliament. Referring to the now dead Hoare- Laval pence proposal, 11 Duce was quoted: "I had already drafted a cautious formula of acceptance as a basis of negotiation when the news came that you gentlemen In London hud pralsifd Sir Samuel Hoiro HO highly In September dismissed him with Ignominy December 18. a direct result ol your action PLUS Oil much Ethiopian and somo Italian blood must be spent.

You hare prolonged tho war. A great responsibility lies on you." Sir Arnold Said Mussolini "looked tired but robust." Stories, he continued, of "his impending decay or demise may safely be ignored" for he will "remain at the helm until the hand of death removes htm." IHUer II Duco told him trade would not into old channels once sanctions have ceased. "Wo have spent and arc spending too much In creating fresh channels to take the place- of those you have taken tho lead in diverting," the dictator was quoted. "We shall not soon torget the language used by your tutcamcn." HI ONE WAY TO KILL OUT DISEASE GERMS San Francisco. Feb.

8 A -Ir. M. F. Clark, retlml today lliat cities wfth a nilld Rrrmlcldal lion lo romtmt Inflnenu. "There Is juit as sound reason for this method of killing germ: that attack humans as there Is fo; spraying orchards," lie said.

"Dange to wild life, plants and reservoir: fioni the germicide would be negligible." In Homes He said use of the spray ii homes, with cfilings thorough! douied twice dally, is an effectiv weapon agalnit the germ. DRAWS HOT ATTACK FROM KING By D. HAROLD OLIVEH Washington, Feb. ministration leaders all their energies todaj toward nishlng the soil conservation sub sidy bill through congress nex reek as the spearhead of a drive to- adjournment by May 1. In 'the face of an amendmen i'sh and an assertion by Senator (Utah) that the AAA replacement measure was not a farm bll but a proposal to "carry out th Ueas of Tugwell and Wallace, 1 halrman Smith S.

of the agriculture committee said he ha plenty of votes to block an opposi ion recommittal move. Smith added that the legislation would be sent to the house Wednesday at the latest. House 'arm leaders cleared the way fo by Thursday, appar ntly regardless of whether the sen nte acts before that. As to Taxes President Roosevelt again wen iver the question of taxes to finance he new farm program, this time vith Secretary Morgenthau am Daniel W. Bell, acting budget di ector.

Hitting the soil conservation pro posal today, Senator King added in in interview "It would be better to give a sub sidy to 'he farmers based upon pro (Continued on Page 4) OF EASTERN FOLKS IS ASTOUNDING Lincoln, Feb. to account for those "fierce" tip which waiters, cabbies and other seemed to expect of him in til East puzzled Nebraska banking su perintendent Ben N. Saunders as worked on his expense account fo an official trip to Washington am New Toik. "East of Chicago nobody is satis fied with a 10 per cent tip," complained. "I would be afraid turn In a true bill for a serving blue fish and a pieco of bread I ha in New York." In Twin Cities DEATH LIST IS HIGH AND FUEL IS SCARCE AND COAL PRICES RISE Chicago, Feb.

blizzard, whirling along a wave of subzero cold, howled out of the west tonight in winter's bitterest assault of the year. Racing 38 miles an hour across eastern Iowa bound for the Lake States, it plummeted temperatures 20 to SO degrees, paralyzed rail and highway transportation, and added from two to six inches of new covering on the two-foot of snow already on the ground in that state. Additional deaths, general Iuter-4- day since 1S7G--minus 25--and AS COL. M'CORMICK AND GOV. OLSON STAGE HOT BATTLE Minneapolis, Feb.

sweeping grand jury crime nvestigation was promised today as Gov. Floyd B. Olson and Col Robert R. McCormick, publisher of the Chicago Tribune, engaged irr a bitter personal exchange over al- eged lawlessness here. To the governor that he 'is a fakir In his alleged war on crime," the publisher promptly mswered he would formally reply 'if Governor Olson is cleared of he Liggett murder and not efore." The investigation of alleged wide-spread -vice was pledged by Oliver T.

Naugle, foreman the grand jury, said "there's enough stuff here to keep us busy until uext December." The McCormick-Olson exchange overshadowed other developments of the day in the situation revolving about the slaying of Walter Liggett, last December 9. There was no session today the trial of Isadore Blumenfeld (Kidd Cann) for the killing. De tense testimony was to be resumec Monday. Governor Is Dl The governor's statement, issuet from Rochester where he is stii: recuperating from an operation, accused the Chicago publisher of being "a czaristlc minded reaction(Continued on Page 1, 2nd Section; SAID CHILD IN GERMANY RESEMBLES HIM Akron, Ohio, Feb. lice Chief Frank Boss said lie re ecived a letter today from a gar dencr living in Schleswig-Holstcin Germany, suggesting a boy placed in his custody by a "bum" June 5 1832.

might be Charles A. Lind Jr. Boss displayed a picture of i blond, curly-haired child which said Johann Kling, the gardener enclosed Sent to New Jersey The police chief said he tele phoned Department of Justice of ficials informing them or the let ter. They instructed him to send copy of the letter and photograp: to Col Norman Schwaizkopf. hea of the New Jersey state police.

Bos said. I MtMlJTES BUffl ij MM Buttc. Feb. Anaconda short wave ladio operator tonight recehed the air from Hannibal. a death message which the sender hopes will reach Stephen P.

Taylor, snowbound on an eastern Montana ranch 30 miles fi om Ekalaka. The message told of the death of Mrs. Mai Allen Taylor, 69, at Hannibal today Her son, Stephen, if asked to communicate with his family at once MUCH MISERY IS REPORTED ruptiou of traffic schedules, new misery and suffering were reported all over the Plain States as the mercury dropped under zero as far south as Texas. At 52 Below Hill City, S. saw the column fall to 52 belon.

The onslaught of the storm was so swift that 400 persons, attend- ng a dedication, were marooned all night in a schoolhouse at Radium, Kan. Further moderated west, temperatures after Friday's sudden storm brought Denver its coldest three deaths from highway accidents in that state. But the western storm was due to reach Indiana during the night and speed on to Ohio, the central forecast office said. Along the Atlantic coast, shipping was delayed by storms and New York was awaiting a blizzard predicted for Sunday, un- iess conditions changed. A half dozen freight trains were buried in Iowa snowdrifts and as many or more through passenger trains were held up at stations (Continued on Page 8) EX-VICE PRESIDENT OF UNITED STA TES DIES VERY SUDDENLY HART RESIGNS AS STATE'S WPA CHIEF; JOE PARKER OF BUTTE NAMED TO POSITION Washington, Feb.

--The, Montana Works Progress administration faced reorganization today following the appointment of Joe Parker, Butte automobile denier, as state administrator. Parker TV as appointed seveial hours after -Ray Hart of Billings, around whose policies a political controversy had centered, sent his resignation to PWA headquarters here. Senator James E. Murray, who opposed Hart's confirmation by the senate last summer, and Senator Burton K. Wheeler, who recommended Hart's appointment, Joined In a recommendation that Parker be named to succeed him.

Aubrey Williams, assistant administrator, announced the confirmation of Parker by the national office shortly after the two senators were consulted. The resignation and the new appointment climaxed a Montana controversy in which Murray declared Hart, a republican, had staffed state PWA offices with members.of his own party. Murray declined to discuss the appointment except to say he and Wheeler were consulted and agreed quickly to recommend Parker. (Continued on Page 4) JOE WATSON IS APPOINTED AS STATE RELIEF ADMINISTRATOR; RUFFCORN ORDERED REMOVED Montana's new relief commission yesterday commenced initial preparations for placing- the state in a favorable light with the national administration, and loted to appoint Joseph E. Watson of Buttc, present director of the labor management division of the WPA.

as a successor, to. William. Ruff corn, state relief administrator. "The decision of the commission in appointing Watson as state relief administrator is entirely satisfactory to me," Elmer Holt said when informed of the transaction. "He ia a fine executive and will fill a needed place in Montana in the administration of relief." Ncvin Is Chairman The new commission, which held ts organization meeting in the governors offices at the capitol, named Charles P.

Nevin of Butte as chairman and George P. Mason of Helena as vice chairman. Royal Mann of Missoula, hold-over commissioner, was selected as secretary. (Continued on Page 2) BIDS FAREWELL A I I IRVIN S. COBB- Houston.

Texas, Feb. always said there was only one living person who could convince me that George Bernard Shaw was not the smartest man in the world--and that person would be George Bernard Shaw. And, by gum, he did it! For this admirer he began the disillusioning job the last time he was over here, telling us so a what ailed us, and on the present trip he already has finished up the contract. When a man, no matter how great he was in the past, reaches the point where he mistakes rudeness to his hosts for proof of his own brilliancy, instead of just bad manners-well, to me one of the most distressing sights on this earth is that of an extinct crater still trying to be the flaming volcano it once was. IRVIN S.

COBB. Cwrrif MM UN hi MM WILLIAM RUFFCORN Ex-senator and state relief administrator for the last year, who Hill turn over his post to Joe Watson of Butte as soon as federal sanction is obtained. The new state relief commission yesterday named Watson to the- important post. WEATHER OUTLOOK IN COMING WEEK Northern Kocky mountain region --Mostly unsettled, with snows western Montana and northwestern Wyoming; temperatures near or somewhat above normal Butte, Feb. 5 )--Robert Dumont, 2J, of Deer Lodge, and James S.

Crosby, 20 of Rocker were arraigned on murder charges in district court here today. The youths are charged with the death of Frank L. Boyd 27, who died Dec IS, six days after he had been admitted to a hospital for treatment of injuries alleged to have been revived in a fight. The youths will enter pleas neil Friday afternoon. Bail for each set at $5,000.

Defense attorneys contend Boyd'g death was due to scarlet fever and not injuries received in a fight. At 76 By RICHARD L. TTjTINER Washington, Feb. Curtis, former vice president, who left an Indian tepee to scale the heights of American public office, died unexpectedly of a heart attack today at the age of 76. For forty years he had been in the thick of republican political combat, and, despite his age, death came just as he was planning a return to the arena as champion of his old friend and fellow Kansan, Governor Alt M.

Landon, for the presidency. Hig passing shocked the capital. Expressions of regret from those now high in the government quickly attested a popularity which took no account of the party lines, by which his own political career was (Continued on Page 1, 2nd Section) HE IS VERY 1 PROUD OF THEIR RECORD Washington, Feb. ident Roosevelt told the Boy Scouts of America tonight that they learn respect for law, resourcefulness and the way to health through their scout training. In a radio message to members of the organization on the 26th anniversary of its founding, the president said: Fellow Scouts: Again we celebrate our birthday --this time the 26th.

Throughout the country we are observing Boy Scout week In a series of special celebrations. Tbjs is the close of our silver jubilee year and we have started on our second quarter of a century In scouting history. Proud I am proud of the reports that have come to me, telling how scout troops are to celebrate this anniversary. For the most part, these reports feature an observance during Boy Scout week which gives new emphasis to old traditions--service to our country, service to our neighbors, devotion to the cause of scout- Ing. Those of (IK in scouting hare real cause for satisfaction.

Not only is our membership steadily increasing but our program has wider appeal (Continued on Page 2) FAIR if HAS CLOSE CALL JMH AUTO Glendale, Feb. Earhart, who flies across oceans without mishap, narrowly escaped injury when her automobile collided with a second machine as she drove to an airport yesterday. KIDNAPER HOLLEY IS TAKEN AFTER WILD CHASE IN COLD I.hingston, Feb. (ff)--Ru-, lolph Hollej, about 28, wanted, of- 'icers gay, in connection with the slajing of a man at Juneau, In August, 1084, during (he of a taicrn and also for the kidnaping of two men, lay In celt of the county jail here tonight, badly frost-blttcn, suffering from ex- and exhausted, after leading authorities in southern Montana on a two-day chase through 30-degrec below weather. Holiey was arrested in a Bozeman hospital early this morning when he attempted to receive medical attention, and returned to Livingston.

Holiey kidnaped Undersherift F. H. Slagle of Basin, last Thursday and Kenneth Andrews of Livingston, a civil engineer, here Friday night. Wanted Last Thursday Slagle received word Holiey. who had been living Basin with relatives for the past eight months, was wanted at Juneau in connection with a murder.

Slagle arrested the man, but failed to search him. As they entered the officer's sedan, Holiey poked a gun the undersherlff's ribs and commanded htm to leave town. They entered Montana, Holiey then taking Slagle's gun, overcoat and rar and forcing him out In a billiard. Slagle managed to find a farm Ixouse and notify authorities at Billings. He was badly frostbitten and suffered from exposure.

Holiey then came west, the RaM- llne In his stolen automobile glrlm out east of here. He walked to a nearby farm and nuked (or and received breakfast. He then ed aid In getting itallMt to Livingston. Thll (araMf (Continued on PMC 1, SPAPERI.